Coreid Bug vs Japanese Giant Water Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coreid Bug | Japanese Giant Water Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thasus neocalifornicus | Lethocerus deyrolli |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Belostomatidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 48-65 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Coreid Bug
One of the largest leaf-footed bugs in North America with vivid nymph coloration.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are brilliant metallic blue and red before turning drab brown as adults.
Japanese Giant Water Bug
Known as 'ta-garame' in Japanese, this is one of Japan's largest aquatic insects. A fearsome ambush predator that can catch small fish and frogs. Has declined dramatically due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Males of this species guard the eggs, which the female glues to emergent vegetation above water, by periodically climbing up to moisten them.